US Bridges

US-41 over Fork of Pleasant Run

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .15 MI Nor. of West Ky Pw · Structure no. 054B00040N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,803
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Fork of Pleasant Run is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 over Fork of Pleasant Run in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,803 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,803 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41
CrossesFork of Pleasant Run
Location.15 MI Nor. of West Ky Pw
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21472, -87.46861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,803 (2020)
Projected traffic2,803 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 over Fork of Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 over Fork of Pleasant Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 over Fork of Pleasant Run carry?

About 2,803 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over Fork of Pleasant Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over Fork of Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.